Bus test 2 – Driver theory Test

What do the codes shown on the side walls of bus and lorry tyres refer to?

Tread pattern

Minimum temperature

Maximum load

Running pressure

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What could prevent air pressure from building up in an air-brake system in frosty weather?

Moisture in the air may form bubbles in the brake fluid

The air will contract, reducing the pressure

The dampness may cause valves to rust

Moisture drawn in with the air may freeze and cause a blockage

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You're driving on a single carriageway road. What should you do when you see horse riders ahead?

Move into the middle of the road

Check your mirrors and prepare to slow down

Switch on your vehicle's hazard warning lights

Signal right to show you're going to pass them

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Where may passengers be thrown when a bus takes a bend too fast?

Towards the outside of the bend

Towards the inside of the bend

Towards the front of the bus

Towards the rear of the bus

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What's your main responsibility as a bus driver?

The safety and comfort of your passengers

Keeping to a strict timetable

The collecting of fares

The issuing of tickets

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When should an anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light turn off?

When the brakes are used for the first time

When the ABS comes into operation

When road speed is 6 mph (10 km/h) or more

When the secondary braking system is used

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passenger on your bus has stopped breathing. You help them by giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. When should you stop doing this?

When they can breathe on their own

When you think the passenger has died

When their skin has turned blue

When you think the ambulance is coming

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When may a driver take their rest period in a parked vehicle?

If it's fitted with a bunk

If a smoke alarm is fitted

If the vehicle's in an authorised coach park

If there are no passengers on board

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How will gravity affect a laden vehicle going downhill?

The vehicle will use more fuel

Stopping distances will be decreased

More braking effort will be required

The load will be more stable

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What should you do if you lose your way in heavy traffic?

Stop at traffic lights and ask pedestrians

Shout to other drivers to ask them the way

Drive on until you find a safe place to stop

Check a map as you keep moving with the traffic

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Before each journey, you should check all warning lights. What should you do if a warning light remains lit?

Report the fault when you return

Have the fault checked before setting off

Have the fault checked at the next service

Ignore it until the fault shows up

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Some coaches have a mirror on their nearside, angled down to show the front nearside wheel. When should this extra mirror be used?

When you're pulling in after overtaking

When you're pulling in to park at the kerb

Before you pass parked cars

Before you change lanes on a motorway

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A passenger using a wheelchair wants to get on your bus. When may you need to deny them access?

When the wheelchair won't fit in the luggage rack

When the boarding device has failed to work

When the passenger must remain in a wheelchair

When the heater on the vehicle isn't working

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While driving at night, you see a pedestrian ahead. What does it mean if they're wearing reflective clothing and carrying a red light?

You're approaching men at work

You're approaching an organised walk

You're approaching an incident blackspot

You're approaching slow-moving vehicles

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What should you do before changing a wheel on your vehicle?

Leave the parking brake off

Use wheel chocks if available

Dismantle the wheel and tyre

Get someone to check the other tyres

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When would weight transference be most likely to occur?

When you're reversing

When you're loading

When you're overtaking

When you're cornering

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By approximately how much would 15 passengers increase the weight of your vehicle?

0.5 tonnes

1 tonne

2.5 tonnes

3 tonnes

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You're driving a bus carrying passengers at night. Why should you always switch on the interior lights?

It will help you see the road ahead

So that passengers can see to move around

It will help passengers to see outside

So that you can see your controls

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After driving continuously for the maximum period under EU rules, a bus driver must take a break. What's the minimum duration of this break?

15 minutes

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

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You're driving on a motorway. What does it mean when a lorry ahead of you switches on its hazard warning lights?

There are speed cameras ahead

The lorry is about to overtake

The lorry is leaving the motorway

Traffic further ahead may be stopping

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What must you do before leaving your bus?

Apply the parking brake

Count the fares

Reset the odometer

Operate the fuel cut-off switch

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You're following a motorcyclist along a potholed road. How should you adjust your driving to take account of this situation?

Give them extra room

Drive alongside them

Try to pass them

Stay close behind them

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When are you allowed to drive a bus without wearing the seat belt?

When the seat belt is uncomfortable

When it's a lap-only type of seat belt

When you're reversing the vehicle

When your passengers are children

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How should you care for a passenger who's in shock?

Give them liquids

Keep them moving

Encourage them to sleep

Keep them warm

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You're driving a bus with 18 seats on an excursion from London to Scotland. Which drivers' hours rules should you use?

AETR only

Domestic

EU only

EU and AETR

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You're driving a three-axle double-deck bus. Why should you take extra care when using full steering lock?

Passengers might alter the angle of tilt

The power steering might fail

You may damage the air suspension

You may scrub the rear tyres

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What should you do before stopping a turbocharged engine?

Release the air-suspension valve

Allow the engine to idle

Select reverse gear

Rev the engine sharply

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Your bus has a speed limiter fitted. What other related item must it have?

A manual override switch for emergencies

An audible warning device for the driver

A plate in the cab showing the limited speed

A warning sign on the back of the bus

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How would you know that a weight-limit sign doesn't apply to the bus you're driving?

By a plate fitted beneath the weight-limit sign

By the colour of the weight-limit sign

By a plate attached to the vehicle

By a certificate carried by the driver

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What should you do when you park your vehicle on a two-way road at night?

Use the parking lights

Switch off all lights

Put a traffic cone behind your vehicle

Park underneath a street lamp

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What should you do when you're driving through a bus station?

Change your destination boards

Drive through quickly if you're not stopping

Look for people leaving buses

Sound your horn as you enter

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You're waiting for some time in a stationary traffic queue. Why should you switch off your engine?

To keep your passengers cool

To save on vehicle air pressure

To reduce exhaust emissions

To reduce radio interference

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You're carrying a bus full of passengers. What must you do if you see smoke coming from the engine compartment?

Move the passengers to the front of the bus

Open the engine cover to investigate

Drive to the bus station for a replacement bus

Get everyone off the bus quickly and safely

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How frequently should a driver carry out a walk-round check?

Daily

Weekly

Every 100 miles

Every 1000 miles

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What should you do when dealing with passengers who have hearing difficulties?

Shout as loudly as you can

Ask another passenger to help them

Hurry to get them to their seats

Look at them when speaking to them

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What must you do before you start reversing?

Remove your seat belt

Look all around

Use an audible warning device

Change the tachograph mode

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What must be clearly labelled on a bus?

The location of the air vents

The location of the first-aid equipment

The location of the security cameras

The location of the bus station

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What does this sign mean?

Give way to traffic from the opposite direction

You're entering a one-way street

Two-way traffic ahead

You have priority over vehicles from the opposite direction

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Why should you use an approved coolant solution in your engine's cooling system?

To protect the coolant from freezing

For easier starting from cold

To prevent the air tank from freezing

For effective cab heating

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When starting your bus, how should air pressure be built up?

With the doors open

With the service brake on

With the engine ticking over

With the engine revving up

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You arrive at the scene of an incident where a motorcyclist is lying in the middle of the road and unconscious. What's the first thing you should do?

Move the rider out of the road

Warn other traffic

Clear the road of debris

Give the rider reassurance

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You're about to pass this car. What's the main hazard you should be aware of?

Sunlight reflecting off the car windscreen

The driver's door may suddenly open

Its alarm may be activated

The narrow pavement on the right

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Which category of licence do you need to drive a tri-axle double-deck coach?

D1

D

D1+E

C

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Why should your engine oil be changed at the recommended intervals?

To reduce friction and wear

For better steering control

To prevent oil leaks

To improve clutch wear

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A tyre has been replaced on your vehicle. What precautions should be taken when tightening the wheel nuts?

Tighten the nuts in a clockwise direction

Fully tighten each nut before moving to the next

Tighten the nuts evenly with a torque wrench

Tighten the nuts with an air-operated power tool

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